Chapter 3, The Third Eye

The guests left the dining hall in a fit of anger and descended the mountain

Absurd, simply absurd. A beggar, and a blind one at that, does he even have a medical license? How could you agree to let a quack treat the young girl? If something goes wrong and someone dies, who will take responsibility? The Fo Ya Temple will be disgraced, and our religious bureau will not be able to escape blame

"Alright, the Tianmu has opened; you can open your eyes and take a look now," Liu Shisan said, pulling out the triangular needle and letting out a sigh of relief.

A gentle breeze swept by, and Liang raised his eyes to see the night sky shrouded in thick clouds, causing his heart to feel a chill; it seemed that there would be no moon tonight

"Close your left eye and only use your right eye to see," Liu Shisan advised

So, has the meridian in your left eye been severed

Indeed, this is the secret technique I have created. Before the age of four, a person possesses a third eye, which is why infants can see ghosts. However, as one grows older, this ability diminishes and loses its function. It is extremely difficult for people to reopen their heavenly eye through cultivation; even decades of arduous practice may not suffice. I have taken a different approach by disabling the yang eye and retaining the yin eye, thus acquiring all the functions of the heavenly eye. People often say that the gaze of a 'one-eyed dragon' is the most piercing, which is true, but it only tells half the story; it should be referred to as the right one-eyed dragon.

Hmm, that's right, "Liu Shisan suddenly tilted his head back, letting out a series of cackling laughs. "The human eyes themselves are yin-yang eyes; the left eye represents yang, while the right eye represents yin. If one were to only retain the yin eye, one would be able to see things that ordinary people cannot."

Liu Shisan stood with his hands behind his back in front of the shed. Upon hearing footsteps approaching, he said, "It is rare for the moonlight to first reveal itself, with the lingering chill in the air; this is indeed an excellent moment to open one's eyes to the heavens. Just lie back on the ground."

"Close your eyes," Liu Shisan instructed, then with his left hand pushed up the left eyeball of the subject. A three-edged needle pierced into the back of the eyeball, directly invading the optic nerve bundle, immediately causing waves of discomfort and pain to surge through, as cold sweat trickled down his cheeks.

For several consecutive days, the weather in the Tongguan area has been consistently poor, with continuous rain on Fotou Mountain

Indeed, it is so, the old monk admitted

He was greatly astonished by the good news: "Then my left eye..."

The moon seems to be spinning silk he said

During the opening of the Tianmu, it is necessary to use a needle for puncturing, which may cause some soreness and discomfort

Returning to the inner chamber, he was filled with a deep sense of indignation and sorrow. This Liu Shisan had actually deceived him into losing his left eye, causing him to grit his teeth in hatred. Now, with his hands' tendons severed and the meridians blocked, the "Zhongyin Corpse Absorption Technique" was sealed within his body. He vowed that one day, when he had healed his hands, he would surely take revenge for this grievance

However, the old monk indeed cured them. The monk, who had not yet crossed over, was not good with words and spoke little

I heard that a blind beggar also started treating patients a few days ago, is that true

He sat silently on the bed, motionless, quietly shedding tears until dawn.

Despite the heavy rain that fell throughout the night, the waters of Heilangtan remained dark and still, while nearby Huanglongtan was still crystal clear. The wild grass by the roadside was adorned with glistening water droplets, and the legs of Liang's trousers were completely soaked as he quietly set down the basket in the shed

"Indeed, the little girl has been cured," the old monk insisted.

Indeed, that is the moonlight; the animals in cultivation must absorb it to enhance their spiritual attainment

With a good posture, he gazed up at the sky as the sun set in the west. A few white clouds lingered motionless in the sky. He silently prayed for the moon to appear tonight

As the abbot of Foyasi Temple, you should not support the feudal superstitions of the backward masses, but rather guide the patients to seek treatment at the hospital

Suddenly, Liang Mo let out a "giggling" laugh, the sound reminiscent of metal scraping, sending chills down one's spine

Liang was squatting in front of the stove, tending to the fire, while the guests in the adjacent dining hall were engaged in animated discussions, seemingly about the matter of the abbot Weidu treating the villagers' ailments. In a moment, he heard the old monk Weidu raising his voice in some sort of defense.

"Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva who rescues the suffering, please show your compassion. We are from the village at the foot of the mountain, always in sight yet never out of mind..." The person pleaded desperately.

In the crowd, there was a middle-aged woman sitting on the ground with disheveled hair, crying incessantly. A man beside her was persistently pleading with the officiating monk, asking for the mercy of the Buddha Cliff Temple to heal his wife's illness

This is merely a case of a "blind cat stumbling upon a dead rat," purely a matter of luck. Starting tomorrow, Fo Ya Temple will immediately post a notice stating that it will no longer provide medical services, and all patients are requested to seek treatment at hospitals.

One can only go to gather firewood and kindle the fire. Occasionally, leaders from the provincial and municipal religious affairs bureaus, as well as the Buddhist Association, come to inspect the work in the temple. Whenever this happens, we must busy ourselves for a while to prepare some vegetarian meals.

Liu Shisan felt a chill run down his spine: "Are you blaming the master?"

He returned to the inner chamber, quietly waiting for the hour of Zi, hoping for the clouds to part and the moon to rise. However, in the middle of the night, a fierce wind began to blow, accompanied by thunder and lightning, and heavy rain poured down, only ceasing at dawn.

He took a deep breath, pushed open the door, and walked into the kitchen as if nothing had happened, lighting the stove as usual

"Benefactor, it is not that the temple is unwilling to provide treatment, but rather that there are regulations in place. Fo Ya Temple is not a medical institution and does not have the authority to practice medicine, so it is best to hurry and take him to the hospital." The attendant monk explained.

Liu, while chewing on a steamed bun, said: "You must be wondering why we open the heavenly eye on a moonlit night, right? It is because the yin energy is strong at midnight, which does not harm the eyes. Additionally, we can take advantage of the nourishment from the moonlight. Remember, within two hours after opening the heavenly eye, you must absolutely avoid strong light; otherwise, you will go blind, not even the light from an oil lamp is permissible."

At the hour of the Rat, Liang arrived at the Black Dragon Pool, where the water mirrored the bright moon, creating a scene of tranquility.

Youliang laughed for a while before saying softly: "Rather than spending a lifetime cooking in the kitchen of the Fo Ya Temple, it is better to follow my master down the mountain and venture into the world. My parents are already dead, and my girl has gone with someone else. I have no more attachments, so what does it matter if I am missing an eye?"

The woman, with tears streaming down her face, suddenly broke into laughter, lying on the ground and laughing uncontrollably, indicating that her condition was indeed quite serious

As I sat up, I felt extremely uncomfortable looking at anything, as if my left eye were engulfed in complete darkness

After breakfast, a noisy commotion was heard at the mountain gate, prompting Liang to stroll over to see what was happening

Understood

"Get up already, why are you still lying down? Hurry and start the fire, we are waiting to wash the rice and put it in the pot." The voice of the plump monk urged from outside the window

A notice has been posted on the gate wall of Foyasi Temple, stating that Foyasi Temple is not a medical institution and that patients seeking medical treatment should go to a hospital. Every day, the "infatuated" patients and their families who come from afar return disappointed, while the old monk remains closed off to visitors, sulking alone in his monk's quarters.

"What are you doing just standing there? Hurry up and prepare the firewood; we are expecting guests from above at the temple tonight," the stout monk reprimanded loudly.

In the good right eye, one can vaguely see a black gas bundle, about the thickness of a finger, swaying unsteadily at the woman's crotch. Upon closer inspection, the edges of the black gas are also covered with numerous flagella

My left eye sees nothing. Hetushu.com has good doubts and confusion

You Liang finally understands that what is known as fortune-telling is actually a form of deception. It seems that the saying "a noble person will assist you" was also just a casual fabrication. Unfortunately, he believed it wholeheartedly, mistakenly thinking that the leader was that noble person who could help him win back the girl. Now he realizes that it is all too late.

On this day, the sky finally cleared, with not a cloud in sight and the azure sky washed clean. A sense of unease lingered until evening. After nightfall, a bright moon hung high, its light cool and watery, while crickets, grasshoppers, and various night insects began to chirp once more

The meridians of the two eyes are interconnected; the fusion of yin and yang conceals the external yin substances, thereby losing their function. For instance, if the left eye suffers from cataracts or glaucoma, or becomes blind due to injury, the meridians behind the eyeball remain intact, which is why those 'dirty things' are still not visible.

Hurry and cover your eyes; they can only be uncovered to see the light after two hours" Liu Shisan instructed

"Rest assured, Master," said Liang Zhongzhong, and then he relied on his memory to navigate his way back to the Fo Ya Temple.

The next morning, Liang quietly slipped away to Heilongtan with a basket in hand

Alas... the old monk sighed deeply

"It was I who pierced the ball with a golden needle, causing the hole to self-inflict, severing the meridians, leaving only the shadowy eye. Take a closer look." Liu Shisan leaned in closer, peeling back the shriveled right eyelid. Indeed, there was a small eyeball the size of a peanut, as dark as ink, emanating a strange, eerie luster.

He closed his left eye, using only his right eye to see. The bright moon in the night sky remained as it always was, its light still cool and bright, allowing him to clearly discern the strands of cold light scattered on the ground

He slowly opened his eyes, and the moon in the night sky transformed into a massive, colorful halo, crimson as blood, before gradually fading away

You stared blankly for a while, and after a long time, you slowly said: "Master, is this the 'Opening of the Heavenly Eye' you mentioned?"

Very well. Liu Shisan sat cross-legged beside Youliang, took out a cloth bag from his bosom, and picked up the thick triangular needle, which reflected a cold, white light under the moonlight

Lying down in a state of tranquility, with both eyes gazing at the bright moon, a faint scent of wild grass wafts through the air

He quietly took a towel from his pocket and wrapped it around his eyes, slowly standing up

"Why is the moonlight getting dimmer?" he exclaimed in surprise

He gritted his teeth and held on, not knowing how long it had been; all sensations faded away, leaving only the sound of insects buzzing in his ears

The monks began their morning prayers, and the sound of wooden fish and clear chanting resonated in the main hall. Two hours had passed, and Liang slowly untied the towel that was bound around his eyes

My left eye is blind, and I see nothing but darkness. My right eye, however, is as usual, but relying on just one eye to see feels extremely uncomfortable. Even walking inside the house feels like taking steps of varying depths.

I have already rendered it useless

The term "infatuation" is referred to as "hysteria" in modern medicine, which is essentially a mental illness. The spring season is characterized by increased restlessness and heightened desires in the human body, making it a peak season for mental disorders, which is entirely different from any malevolent entities.

He said with resentment: "Since closing just the left eye allows one to see things that ordinary people cannot, why not simply close the left eye?"

"Good, I have indeed found the right person, hehe..." Liu Shisan said with a proud chuckle, "Now I can speak frankly with you. I have been searching for a successor to inherit my teachings. The conditions are that the person must be a virgin, without family burdens, and must possess exceptional talent. I have searched for a long time without finding a suitable candidate, and finally decided to come to the temple to try my luck, and unexpectedly, I ran into you. It seems we are destined to meet."

Prepare well, we will descend the mountain in the next couple of days, Liu Shisan instructed